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HHS OCR report · 2024

Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama, Inc. data breach

Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama, Inc., a healthcare provider in Alabama, reported a breach affecting 75,667 individuals to HHS OCR on Feb 16, 2024.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama, Inc.
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Alabama
Individuals affected
75,667
Submission date
Feb 16, 2024
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Network Server
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama, Inc., reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PH) of 75,667 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and ...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama, Inc. data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 75,667 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 16, 2024.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.

Is the investigation still open?

No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.

Is a breach notice letter from Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama, Inc. legitimate?

This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.

Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama, Inc..